Christopher Ziguras

Christopher Ziguras is Director of the Centre for the Study of Higher Education at the University of Melbourne.

His research explores varied aspects of the globalisation of education, particularly the ways in which regulatory agencies, markets, education providers and other actors shape cross-border provision of higher education.

Chris was President of the International Education Association of Australia 2015-18. He currently Chairs the Academic Board of the Centre for Higher Education Internationalisation at Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Milan, and is a Principal Research Fellow wtih the Australian APEC Study Centre.

Experience

  • 2024–present
    Director, Centre for the Study of Higher Education, University of Melbourne
  • 2023–2024
    Professor, Centre for the Study of Higher Education, University of Melbourne
  • 2016–2023
    Professor, Global, Urban and Social Studies, RMIT University

Education

  • 2003 
    Monash University, Graduate Certificate in Higher Education
  • 1999 
    Monash University, Doctor of Philosophy
  • 1993 
    University of Melbourne, Bachelor of Arts (Honours)

Professional Memberships

  • International Education Association of Australia
  • Higher Education Research and Development Association of Australasia
  • Oceania Comparative and International Education Society

Contact Christopher for

  • General
  • Media request
  • Speaking request
  • Consulting / Advising
  • Research collaboration
  • Research supervision